Overview

Everest Base Camp with Island peak is a combined trip of trekking and climbing. Exploring the temples, shrines, durbar squares, bazaars of Kathmandu and take a short but scenic flight to Lukla. Follow the footstep of Tenzing-Hillary through Dhudh Koshi River and get to Phakding. Cross the amazing highest suspension bridge of Everest and reach Namche.

Namche Bazaar is the main town of Everest region and also the main market of Khumbu. Exploring the Sherpa museum, learn the history of summiteers Mr. Tenzing Norgey and Sir Edmund Hillary. Additionally, the trek collects the knowledge of Sherpa history, lifestyle, language, culture, and costume. Tengboche is a hill station where the oldest monastery is situated. It is the only man-made building that we can see from the top of Mt. Everest. Tengboche is also the viewpoint of Everest Panorama trek, and sports stupendous views of the Himalayas.

Everest Base Camp is one of the main destinations of this trip. It is the base camp of world’s highest peak Mt. Everest. It is a pleasure and quite a feat to reach the base camp. We hike up to Kalapathar (5,555m), the most popular viewpoint of Everest. From the top of Kalapathar we can see incredible views of the sunrise over the Himalayas as well as Mt. Everest, and also the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall. The moment of reaching Chhukung is the highlight of the trek. It is the trail of Island peak. The summit view of Island peak is incomparable. Himalayas, rivers, lakes, valleys, glaciers, and Sherpa settlement, just down view of Pheriche valley. After a successful climb, you return back to Lukla via Namche and fly back to Kathmandu. We have a dinner at a Nepali restaurant and share our experiences of the trek we completed.

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Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA)

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3

Fly to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

Wake up early in the morning and head to the the airport for a flight to Lukla. We take a packed breakfast today. After a short scenic flight to Lukla, we begin the trek, after meeting our local trekking staff. We reach Phakding today, located on the banks of Dhudhkoshi River.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 9km

Highest Point: 2840m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 2840m to 2610 m

Day 4

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)

Following Dudh Koshi River and then a climb to reach Namche takes approximately 6 hours. We cross the river several times, encountering yaks and mules along the trail. Finally, the trail on the banks finish and we start ascending on steep gradient up, crossing the highest suspension bridge of Everest Region. The climb is steep, so we walk with a comfortable pace. Finally we reach Namche, the biggest town in the region.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 12km

Highest Point: 3441m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 2610m to 3441m (approx. 6hrs)

Day 5

Namche Bazaar (3,441m) acclimatization day.

Today is a rest day of the trek. It is very important to take rest and acclimatize as we gain altitude. Today you will hike up to Syangboche and visit a museum that belongs to Sherpa culture, and the history records of Mt. Everest expedition by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ones to scale Everest. The view of Namche, Khumjung village, and the massive summits in front are stupendous from Syangboche.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 5km

Highest Point: 3880m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3441m to 3880m

Day 6

Trek to the Tengboche Monastery (3,880m)

After breakfast at the hotel, we heard north towards Tengboche, a superb hill for photography and Himalayan view. The monastery at Tengboche is one of the major highlights of Everest Base Camp standard trek. To reach Tengboche we need to walk for about 6 hours today, which includes a steep uphill bit on the second half of the day. In the evening, we walk around the Tengboche monastery and visit the monastery. Enjoy the beautiful evening with spectacular views at Tengboche Hill.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 12km

Highest Point: 3860m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3441m to 3880m (approx. 5hrs.)

Day 7

Trek to Pheriche (4,270m)

After breakfast we start walking to Pheriche. The first leg of the trail descends to Debuche through rhododendron forests, after which we cross a suspension bridge and upwards to Pangboche and then Somare, which is our lunch spot. The gradual climbs towards a hill followed by a quick descent, which leads us to Pheriche. After reaching the valley we will be above the treeline and the thinning of air can be felt.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Distance: 11km

Highest Point: 4200m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3441m to 4200m (approx. 5.5hrs)

Day 8

Rest and acclimatization day

Today is an acclimatization day and we will hike up to Nagarsang Hill (5090m) to acclimatizeo thinning air. The Nagarsang Hill gives you stupendous views of mountains especially Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Chheplu Chuli, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Kangteka, Mt. Taboche, Mt. Cholatse and the path to Chola Pass as well as glacial lakes.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 4.5km

Highest Point: 5090m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4200m to 5090m (approx. 3.5hrs)

Day 9

Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)

After breakfast in Pheriche, the journey to Lobuche begins. We pass Thukla Pass, which is also called Memorial Pass, as it has quite a few small stone memories and prayer flags to commemorate the loved ones who perished in Everest region. The trail today is easier than in previous days as it is on grassland. The view of Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Cholatse Glacier Lakes, Thukla Pass and so froth make the walk really enjoyable. Once we reach Lobuche, we have lunch and take some rest, after which we walk up to the Khumbu glacier on the edge of Lobuche.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 9.5 km

Highest Point: 4910m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4200m to 4910m (approx.4.5hrs)

Day 10

Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170m) then hike up to Kalapatthar (5,555m) back to Gorak Shep (5,170m)

Today is one of the most interesting and challenging days of the trek. Trails lead you to Gorakshep village first, which takes about 4hrs along the Khumbu glacier and stony way from Lobuche. Once in Gorakshep, we take a tea break before climbing up to Kalapathar (5555m) viewpoint. From the top of Kalapathar you will see fantabulous panoramic views of high Himalayan peaks; closest views of Mt. Everest – the highest peak in the world, along with others like Nuptse, Pumori, Chagastse, Lhotse etc. If weather permits you can stay there until sunset, the view of the sunset over the Himalaya is rewarding. And then back to Gorakshep.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 10km

Highest Point: 5555m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4910m to 5365m (approx. 7hrs)

Day 11

Trek to the Everest Base Camp (5,365m) then back to Lobuche (4,910m)

Today is another achievement day of the trek. You will be off to Everest Base Camp after breakfast on glacial rocks. When you reach base camp, it is a feeling is tremendous achievement and we can revel in the stunning views of Khumbu Icefall. We spend about half an hour at the base camp and head back to Gorakshep before descending to Lobuche.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 15km

Highest Point: 5365m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 5170m to 4910m (approx. 8hrs)

Day 12

Trek to Chukkung (4,710 m)

We’re off to Chhukung via Dingboche valley; the trail starts descending and ends with a gradual climb. When you reach Chhukung, the trek guide will introduce you to your climbing guide. The climbing guide will check all your equipment and also give some lessons about how to use the equipment and also give some idea on technical parts of mountaineering.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 13km

Highest Point: 4910m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4910m to 4710m (approx. 6hrs)

Day 13

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,240 m)

Today you will have a short trek in thin air in order to acclimatize the body. Walking pace will be quite slow in high altitudes by Imja Lake, with giant views of Mt. Amadablam. Accommodation will be in tented camp for the next two days, and meals will be prepared by professional camping crew. After lunch, you will get a further important training about the climbing, and equipment.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 10km

Highest Point: 5240m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4710m to 5240m (approx. 4hrs)

Day 14

Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m) and return to Chhukung (4,710m)

The itinerary gives you two days for the climb up to the summit of Island peak. It will not require two more days if the weather is good. Climbing guide will decide the climbing plan and strategies after checking the weather conditions and other issues. Usually, after lunch, the trip begins to high camp from base camp. The climbing guide again gives you some tips for using climbing equipment, the technical part of mountaineering and check your physical conditions. The guide will arrange everything before going to bed and get up about 1am, have a small breakfast/snacks and then start to climb high camp and climb with ropes, which is already fixed by the guide. Once you submit the outstanding panoramic views of peaks, mountains you see a stone’s throw away are Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, and Baruntse etc. After spending some time at the summit, we start descending back to Chhukung.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Highest Point: 6189m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 5240m to 4710m (approx. 12hrs)

Day 15

Spare Day

Just for in case of weather.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 16

Trek to Tengboche (3,880m)

The descending trail continues towards Dingboche, Pangboche and Debuche. A small climb after Debuche takes us to Tengboche Monastery. It is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries at high elevation. You will be able to see thick rhododendron forests along the way, and of course visit Tengboche Monastery and the jaw dropping views we can see from here.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 15km

Highest Point: 4710m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 4710m to 3880m (approx. 6hrs)

Day 17

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) via Khumjung (3,780 m)

Our journey to Namche from Tengboche starts after breakfast on steep slopes to reach Phungi Thanga by a river. The trails start climbing up to the small village of Sanasa after which undulating trails take us to Namche Bazaar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 15km

Highest Point: 3880m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3880m to 3441m (approx.6hrs.)

Day 18

Trek down to Lukla (2,840m)

After trekking for 15 days in the region, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in Solukhumbu region. For lunch, we stop at Phakding, a village that lies on the banks of Dudhkoshi River.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 21km

Highest Point: 3441m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3441m to 2840m (approx. 7hrs)

Day 19

Morning flight back to Kathmandu

This morning you will flight out from Lukla to Kathmandu, and upon arrival your guide transfers you to the hotel. A good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, you have leisure time to stroll around Thamel and do any souvenir shopping if you like.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Highest Point: 2840m

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 2840m to 1365m (approx.35min)

Day 20

Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure

The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Price Details

Price

Group Size

Price per person

1 PAX

USD 2500

2 PAX

USD 2250

3-5 PAX

USD 2150

6-9 PAX

USD 2090

10+ PAX

USD 1930

Valid up to December 2020

Note:

Includes

Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with culture dance. Your guide will accompany you.

A professional climbing guide and assistant

Island Peak Climbing permit and basic equipement

All needed camping arrangement at the base camp and high camp

From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle.

Apex Asia Holiday provides English speaking local guide.

Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staff.

Important Trip Info

In Nepal, there are two kinds of transport, public and private. We mostly recommend you to use the private than the public because the roads two ways that make traffic, and the private vehicle can avoid the traffic by choosing the proper time for less traffic.

Most of the activities in Nepal is in the high Himalaya. Where you can to think about the very quality of accommodation. The mountain lodge/ tea houses are least facilitate with neat and clean. However, in the cities, there are multiple options to chose the hotel from general guesthouse to a five-star hotel.

In Nepal, you will get the extensive food menu. From the international food menu to local foods. Dal Bhat is the main course of Nepal. Your guide will help you to choose the suitable food, on the trek and tour.

Trekking is the popular trekking ventures in Nepal, which is always in the High Himalaya and where we have the chance to get altitude sickness. So, it is highly recommended to learn more about the High Altitude Sickness before you start the trek. Hurry can be deadly in Nepal Himalaya. Walk slow, and give enough time to your body to fit in the high altitude. Drinking more water and stepping slowly with rest is the best protection against altitude sickness.

It is necessary to have travel insurance before you embark on any trip. The insurance policy should include the cost of medical expenses, any damage or loss of your luggage, and cancellation.

Nepal is one of the safe and more peaceful countries around the world. Even though you must have your Travel Insurance and the should cover the area which is on your itinerary.

Traveling is the way of getting in touch with the local peoples. It is important to recognize what is acceptable in the society, such as dresses, behaviors, and language. There might be different than your own country. Most of the people can communicate in English in the cities and also some touristy towns but if you have learned a few words Nepali, like greetings “Namaste” that make a huge difference.

Apex Asia Holidays always concern about the health and safety of the clients. Our guide carries a first aid kit with the directed medicine by the doctors. We also recommend you to discuss with your doctor about your visit at least a month ago. In case of severe or emergency, we transfer you to the nearest hospital. Safety is the first important for us as a responsible tour agency, so we do not take unnecessary risk.

Group Leader and Crew General

Equipment Checklist

Passports and extra photos

Any prescribed medicine

Water bottle

Head Lamp

Ibuprofen for general pain/ ache

Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea

Sun creams

Small Day Pack

A cap to protect your ear and neck from sunlight

Warm wool or synthetic hat

UV protective glaciers sunglasses - better to have side shield.

A pair liner woolen gloves for mild days and heavy for morning and evening

Three cotton t-shirts

Three synthetic t-shirt

Two long sleeve polyesters, light colored shirts for sunny days.

A soft shell jacket, water resistant, with insulation, underarm ventilation zippers. The full front zipper is preferable for ventilation.

For women two synthetic sports bras, no cotton.

Two pairs of nylon hiking shorts.

Underwear, stay away from cotton.

Two pairs lightweight long underwear.

Two pair trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees.

At least four pairs of liner socks, synthetic. And three pair heavyweight socks to be worn over liner socks.

A pair of lightweight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail and also on lodges at the time of dinner.

A pair light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots. Make sure the size and should have to be avoidable for blister.

A pair light trekking shoes or sneakers to wear in and about camps or lodge.

A pair plastic shell mountaineering boots with high altitude liners

A pair of steel crampons

Climbing Helmet and Harness

A mountaineering ice axe with a leash

An ascender

D –Shaped locking

Non- locking carabiners

A pair of expeditions style gaiters- ensure fit over your boots

A neck gaiter

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